City officials late this morning fired Muscatine police officer Scott Burk, who remains in custody at the Muscatine County Jail, after initially suspending him with pay.


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Burk, 47, was arrested about 3:30 p.m. Saturday at 3016 Lucas St. and charged with having 1.5 ounces of cocaine. His bond has been set at $25,000, according a spokesman at the jail. The spokesman said Burk would have to post $2,500 in order to be released. Burk — a Muscatine police officer for 14 years who last year was paid $62,456, according to city records — was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, which is a class C felony. He also was charged with a drug-tax stamp violation, which is a class D felony. If convicted, he could receive maximum sentences of up to 10 years and a $50,000 fine and up to five years and a $7,500 fine on the respective charges.

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